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Councilmember Elvig stated that he voted in favor of holding a public hearing, but he was not in <br />favor of stuffing sewer and water into an area where they don't want it. That being said if the <br />residents come forward and want the improvement he would like to be able to provide it to them. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that the way the City Charter is written is that any property owner opposed <br />to the project would not be required to hook-up to City services or pay for the services until the <br />time they do hook-up to City services. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson explained that this would be a pilot project and they would not <br />authorize another project until the City hits a break even point. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired if they were looking at all three projects together our would they <br />be separate. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that each project has a separate feasibility study and can be <br />acted on separately. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he wants to make sure that the residents are provided a copy of <br />the study prior to the public hearing. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson noted that staff would be sending out a copy of the feasibility <br />study with the public hearing notice. <br /> <br />Mr. Murphy stated that last time the issue was addressed the people were afraid that later on the <br />Council would change their mind and require them hook-up so there was some talk on adding <br />language to provide some security to the residents. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that there has been some discussion on repealing the Due <br />on Sale Clause. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if any of the parcels will be assessed for any portion of the <br />project. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the residents could petition against the assessments. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich replied yes. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec requested that the City Attorney research whether or not the City can assess for <br />only the pavement portion of a project if sewer and water extension is a part of the project. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the <br />recommendation of the Public Works Committee. <br /> <br />P70 <br /> <br />City Council/June 10, 2003 <br />Page 20 of 24 <br /> <br /> <br />